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19/06/2001
FARREN BIDS TO REDUCE LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT
THE Minister for Higher and Further Education, Training and Employment, Dr Sean Farren, said that he is determined to reduce long-term employment in Northern Ireland, as he launched the Taskforce Discussion’s Document on June 19.
Under the Programme for Government the Executive established the Taskforce on Employability and Long-Term Unemployment, chaired by Dr Farren. It consists of representatives from across Government Department’s and the Equality Commission and was established to drive forward action on employability and reduce long-term unemployment.
The Minister said: “Those affected include a number of our young people who, for a variety of reasons, have opted out of employment and education and can drift into long-term unemployment. There is a problem of significant community imbalances that need to be addressed.
“The Executive has recognised these problems. We want to be sure that everyone has a fair share in a modern, prosperous and inclusive Northern Ireland. Presently, too many people are marginalised and excluded from social and economic progress. That is why we have set up the Employability Taskforce.”
The launch took place at a meeting, with representatives of the Business Alliance, which comprises the Confederation of British Industry, Institute of Directors, Centre for Competitiveness and Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce. This is the first in a series of planned engagement meetings with interested parties.
The aim of the Taskforce is to prepare an Action Plan, which integrates actions across Government departments and agencies, by the end of March 2002. (CD)
Under the Programme for Government the Executive established the Taskforce on Employability and Long-Term Unemployment, chaired by Dr Farren. It consists of representatives from across Government Department’s and the Equality Commission and was established to drive forward action on employability and reduce long-term unemployment.
The Minister said: “Those affected include a number of our young people who, for a variety of reasons, have opted out of employment and education and can drift into long-term unemployment. There is a problem of significant community imbalances that need to be addressed.
“The Executive has recognised these problems. We want to be sure that everyone has a fair share in a modern, prosperous and inclusive Northern Ireland. Presently, too many people are marginalised and excluded from social and economic progress. That is why we have set up the Employability Taskforce.”
The launch took place at a meeting, with representatives of the Business Alliance, which comprises the Confederation of British Industry, Institute of Directors, Centre for Competitiveness and Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce. This is the first in a series of planned engagement meetings with interested parties.
The aim of the Taskforce is to prepare an Action Plan, which integrates actions across Government departments and agencies, by the end of March 2002. (CD)
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